How Does A New Real Estate Agent Get Started?

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Q: Hello, I just moved to Houston about four months ago and received my real estate license a week ago and am very excited about my new career. Now that I have gone through school and am licensed, I feel very inadequate because I am so green to this. I got with a company that only charges a monthly fee and transaction fee because I do not have money to pay a more well known company. Please give me some direction. I need training (obviously) and I really do not know where to find it. What advice can you give a newbie like me?–JR, Houston, TX

A: Continuing education is so important. One of the many reasons I ~love~ my broker is that we always have classes, meetings, updates — everything we need to stay current.

I’d encourage you to look for a local Houston broker, run by managers and officers who are accessible if you have questions, or need guidance. You might pay a bit for training, but consider it an investment in your career!

A: TO ALL NEW AGENTS!!!!! Training is KEY to your survival! When looking at a company to hang your license with be sure you really look at the training classes they provide and tools they make available to you. Team up with a more experienced agent in your office and offer a commission split to learn. Also, check out all the various websites for more tools. Your local MLS generally offers classes and information as well. One of your best resources is right here at Realtor.com, so don’t over look it either. Your State Board Associations give great advice and tools for your trade too!! You are also always more than welcome to email me personally and I will give you advise and marketing tools that I have used to generate leads and business as well, without a fee. I just ask that you pass it along to others when they reach out to you.Rodney Camren is a Realtor® with Keller Williams Realty Intown Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.

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Yes, training, good advice, and a reputable real estate agency should all be sought. Along with these, practice, practice, practice is probably the most effective approach. Like law and medicine, teaching and learning are necessary components of being successful. But to truly be skilled and effective, it is important to step forward and perform. Make those cold calling calls (where lawful), contact friends and relatives, sit in on closings, etc. Yes, you’ll make some mistakes. All agents do (the best lessons!). So dive in, but most of all, enjoy and have fun…..it’s a long road to success. Enjoy the ride!

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